San Antonio Personal Training

11/7/08

This month I have had a few clients suffering from shin splints.

I have not had shin splints in years, so I had to go do a little research to determine what exactly causes them and what solutions there are to this painful condition.

Here is what I found:

-Shin Splints are cause by a number of factors, but the two biggest are: Overuse (such as jogging more than normal or jumping more than normal) and Running  on Concrete

-Treatment for shin splints is similar to many other overuse injuries.  R.I.C.E.- Rest.Ice.Compression.Elevation.  For additional relief, talk to your doctor about taking a pain reliever.  Another important treatment is to massage the muscle.

Shin Splints stink and are not a fun feeling after your workouts.

Make it a great day!

Nicholas Wood

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